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Dr. Deepika Ganne explains how to diagnose and manage cracked teeth, detailing crack types, identification techniques like transillumination and cone-beam computed tomography, and the challenges in ...
An oral surgeon has agreed to pay over $532,000 to Oklahoma to resolve claims that he allegedly fraudulently billed for tobacco cessation counseling for non-tobacco users and more.
"Resilient" seems to be the word of the year for dental leaders. Persistent concerns with staffing challenges, insurance reimbursement compression, severe weather, and consumer confidence all led the ...
Patients with gum disease may have a 25% higher risk of having gastric cancer (GC) in the stomach lining in the area closest to the esophagus compared to those with healthy teeth. The study was ...
A dentist, who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment, was found guilty of sex-related offenses against patients and an extern.
While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
Dental hygiene remains a stable, rewarding career ... if supported by the right environment, personal growth, and advocacy, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Success depends on navigating challenges, ...
Adding additional practices comes with financial, management, and logistical factors that all need to be carefully considered. Additional practices always have a direct impact on the career and ...
A man was arrested for allegedly threatening to leave a pipe bomb at an Aspen Dental dental service organization (DSO) practice in Iowa, according to a new story published July 30 in The Messenger.
Workforce challenges, economic uncertainty, and rising costs dominated the challenges facing dental groups during the first half of 2025. In the first of this two-part series, DSO leaders from Smile ...
Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may have increased intracranial pressure, suggesting BMS may be a neurological condition, reports a recent study.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Working in a dental office can be hard. Not just because of the clinical demands or tight schedules, but because of the people. Interestingly, when I asked a ...